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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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